The Manchester office of the country’s leading public relations group, Bell Pottinger, has been appointed by Russells Construction and Russell Homes to provide a full media relations campaign, including development of the brand and a thought leadership programme to help raise the profile of the companies and their two shareholder directors, Andrew and Gareth Russell.

The leading North West contractor and its successful residential development arm, which was set up by Andrew and Gareth Russell four years ago, now join the consultancy’s growing portfolio of planning, property and construction clients which include ISG Retail and Leisure, Arley Homes, the Duchy of Lancaster, Waitrose and Howard Holdings.

Bell Pottinger North director Deborah Garritty, who heads up the planning, property and construction practice, comments: “We’re delighted to be working to support Russells Construction and Russell Homes as Andrew and Gareth Russell have put together an exceptional team of people who have worked extremely hard in recent years to establish the brands, build reputations and deliver strong profits. Both companies deserve the recognition that a good media relations campaign can deliver and we’re very happy to have been identified as the best consultancy to drive such a campaign.”

Andrew Russell, joint managing director of Russells Construction and Russell Homes adds: “The team at Bell Pottinger North is able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of our industry along with the type of dedication and commitment that provides the ultimate in added value. We’re looking forward to their team becoming an extension of our own and helping us to take both sides of the business to the next level.” 

Press information:
Please contact director Debbie Garritty at Bell Pottinger North, on 01625 506444 or email dgarritty@bellpottingernorth.co.uk

Notes to editors

Bell Pottinger North is part of the Bell Pottinger Group, ranked number one in the industry by our trade media for the last five years. With offices in Cheshire, Liverpool and London, we offer national and international expertise delivered locally. For more information please visit www.bellpottingernorth.co.uk.